Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Ortho/Neuro RN with 2 years of experience and a SC or compact RN license for a day-shift hospital role.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit specializing in Ortho/Neuro patient population
• Patient ratios of 1:6-7
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7a-7p), with 3x12 schedules also accepted
• Every other weekend required, including at least Saturday and Sunday
• No standing on-call requirement, though an 8-hour call obligation may apply if placed on call for a scheduled shift due to census
• Floating within scope to like units or sister facilities may be required
• Charting completed in Epic

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact license required in hand prior to start
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• 2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Ortho/Neuro clinical experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and PICC line management, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience managing ostomy care, feeding tubes, and wound care/wound vac
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including tracheostomy management and high flow nasal cannula preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Social Security Number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Med/Surg patients with a focus on orthopedic and neurological conditions
• Participate in isolation precautions and PPE protocols as needed
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will be considered on an individual basis depending on experience
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application for consideration
• During hurricane season (June through November), staff may be assigned to emergency response duties
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed